Dorothea Ruthamae Hall

DOROTHEA HALL of Palmetto, Florida, passed away on August 10, 2025, surrounded by the family who loved her deeply. She was born on December 26, 1953, in Freeport, Grand Bahama.

Dorothea attended school in the Bahamas, where she built the foundation for her lifelong dedication to learning and hard work. She was known for her kindness, joyful spirit, and unwavering positivity. A devoted and hardworking mother, she sacrificed much to ensure her children had greater opportunities and the chance for success.

She loved shopping, finding joy in the little treasures she would discover, and she took immense pride in her children and grandchildren, always celebrating their achievements with a glowing smile. She was loved by her friends and neighbors, always ready with a warm greeting and encouraging word- even in her final days.

Her legacy of love, strength, and generosity will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

She is survived by: Her Children and their spouses: Patrick and Allison Hall, Garnett Bullard and Lydia, Rashad and Jessica Hall, and Desi and Lori Hall.

Siblings and their spouses: Beatrice Saunders-Walker and Doc Walker, Ernestine Johnson, Valderine and Joselyn Cherfils, Glenda and Rollins Stubbs, Donnalee and Harold Curry, Sr., and Ron and Aniska Hall.

Grandchildren: Hannah Hall and Hailey Hall, Jordan Bullard, Isaiah Hall, Sully Hall and Nico Hall, James Hall, Jarious Hall, Delaney Hall, Jensen Hall, and Colton Hall.

Nieces and nephews: Seneca Saunders, Shanacqua Saunders, Raquel Pinder, Rudyann and Quinton Laing, Monty Johnson, Rico Forbes, Rawlynshka Stubbs and Rollings Stubbs, Ashley Cherfils, Laurel and Tony Payton, Ashlee Curry, Sr., Tori Curry, Skylar Curry, Jarrette and Kezia Hall, Rondre and Tyra Hall, Ronaldo Hall, and Aiden Hall

Great-grandnieces and nephews: Jaegar Saunders and Josiah Saunders, Quinton Laing, Jr. Michael Johnson, Monte Johnson, Jr., Jonathon Johnson, Marlon Johnson and Joanna Johnson, Jazmyn Forbes, Vynessa Forbes, Erica Forbes, Amari Rolle, Azriel Payton and Avery Payton, Harold Curry III & Oshea Schreiner, Cairo Curry, Ashlee Curry, Jr., Ashanique and Ashanae Curry, and Kaizen Hall. Aunts: Louise Haven, Annis Campbell and Albertha Forbes

Uncle: Bishop Simeon Hall, Sr.

Cousins: Zulmunda Dickenson, Ethlyn Rolle, Cita Campbell, Jacqueline Sutton and Josephine Woods, Raymond Campbell, Mack Campbell, Rhinney Campbell, Norvil Campbell, Reuben Campbell, Emmanuel and Stephanie Cefort, Bishop Stephen and Edith Cefort, Clementina Simmons, Lucille Adams, Nell Butler, Ivy Higgs, Tasha Frances, Almina Hall, Bridgette Jenkins, Kevin Hall, Dennis Hall, Jr., Dale Hall, David Hall, Franklyn Hall, Don Hall, Sonny Hall, Dwayne Hall, Donny Hall, James Hall, Clifford Rigby, Rosie Hall, Sylvia Flowers, Wayne and Tonette Latortue, Wade and Carla Latortue, Whitney and Dorcas Armbrister, Willis and Naomi Mackey, Anthony and Elizabeth Rolle, Delareece Bain, Eliza Reed, Ted Haven, Ben Haven, Kirk Haven, Albert Haven, Simeon Hall, Jr., Joey and Constance Missick, Joshua Missick, Jerome Missick, Walter Missick, Shirley Humes, Ameta Saunders, Ethel Hart, Vanice Stubbs, Alice Stubbs, Edna Cunningham, Carolyn Amonte, Inez Gardiner, Pearline Gardiner, Yvette Gayle, Monique Jackson, Sharon Wooten, Jacqueline Smith, Cassandra Gardiner, Georgianna Miinis, and Tromila Demeritte. Other Relatives and Friends: Bishop Frederick and Andreal Jackson and The Christian Faith Church of Bradenton, Florida, Albertha Stubbs and family, Jackie Robertson.